Lou Shapiro, a state and federal legal protection legal professional in Los Angeles, tells Us Weekly that the 56-year-old actress could also be sentenced to 4 to 10 months in jail beneath the rules thought of by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Shapiro additionally notes that Huffman’s attorneys will seemingly argue for zero jail time.

“In light of the fact that the prosecutors are requesting a relatively low amount of incarceration, it puts Huffman’s defense team in striking distance of a no-prison outcome,” Shapiro explains.

The Desperate Housewives alum was arrested final month after she allegedly made a “made a purported charitable contribution of $15,000” to spice up her daughter Sofia’s SAT rating, per courtroom paperwork. Huffman spoke out about the scandal for the first time on Monday, April eight, after getting into her plea.

“I am in full acceptance of my guilt, and with deep regret and shame over what I am done, I accept full responsibility for my actions and will accept the consequences that stem from those actions,” the assertion learn. “I am ashamed of the pain I have caused my daughter, my family, my friends, my colleagues and the educational community.”

The Sports Night alum added that Sofia, 18, “knew absolutely nothing” about her actions. “This transgression toward her and the public I will carry for the rest of my life,” she concluded. “My desire to help my daughter is no excuse to break the law or engage in dishonesty.”

Huffman additionally shares daughter Georgia, 17, together with her husband, William H. Macy. The Shameless star stood by his spouse’s facet after she turned herself in on March 12. She was subsequently launched on a $250,000 bond.